Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-28

FROM WASHINGTON.
special Correspondence OF Inc AIc&a. uAzETTEI
WASHINGTON, D. c., May Is, 1887.

FROM WASHINGTON.
rsneeial CORRESPONDENCE of the Alexa. GAzETTE.1
WASHINGTON, D. c.. May %, 1887.
Tho Danville Grays, Danyille Blues, the
Chatham Gravs and the Lynchburg Fitz
40 Troon accompanied by g band of mu.
sir sereneded the Metropolitan Hotel,
Snnthern Headquarters in this city, last
ninht. They we're handsomely entertained
by the host, Major Selden, in the dining
room Senators Daniel and Riddleberger,
Of Virginia, were present. The former, on
the part of the host, acknowledged the COM
nliment in a few happy and appropriate re.
marks. The latter also spoke, but soon
DEPRESSING from the subject OF the occasion
TO the Irish question and the treatment OF
O,Brien in Canada, his remarks elected such
evidence OF disapprobation that he brought
them TO o speedy close Some of the soldier
company from his own town, who were
present, also commenced talking politics,
but they were reminded that neither the
time nor place was suitable for the discus
sion of that subject.
Mr.. Conger, the offensive republican par
tissn postmaster of this city, who has re.
tanned mis- lucrative Office for more than bali
the term OF the democratic administration,
has nine.iiye Offices at his disposal not sub
iect to the civil service rules.
Capt. Payne, of Wargenton, q member oil
the Virginia legislature, is in the city to- day.
The Captain says he greatly regrets the
failure of the recent effort to settle the debt
of his State. He says that when the mem
bers of the legislature first reached Rich.
mond at the called session, the prospect OF
a settlement was not at all favorable, but
that the feeling in favor of coming to terms
gradually incI eased, and that at one time
he thought the question would be settled.
Senator Riddleberger, and his family who
have been staying with him during the ma
tional drill, left here this morning for their
home in Woodstock, Virginia. The Sena'
tor made no attempt to conceal his gratil-
cation at the election of the democratic
ticket in his, Shenandoah county, at the re-
cent election.
The company drills were continued at
/ the national grounds to-day, among them
that of the National Rifles, of this city
Some of the companies have already gone
home, and others will go this evening
among the latter those composing the %
Virginia Infantry, who will leave on the
$50 boat for Alexandria, where all except
the Alexandria Light Infantry vii
take special train for their homes
The St. Johns Cadets were drilled al
half.past two this afternoon during a
heavy rainfall They did pretty well
making only one really bad break. Ihey
will remain here until Monday evening
General Sheridan will present the prizes
next Monday evening. The big prize Will
be five one thousand dollar bills, fresh and
crisp and just from the Treasury All Inc
prizes will be in cash. Some Northern
companies have protested against the aware
of any possible priza to either the
Vicksburg Southrons or the Mem
phis Zouaves, because those companies
withdrew from the procession last Wednes
day when they found that n colored company
had been placed in front oi them. The
most interesting incident Of yesterday $
proceedings GA the grounds was witnessed
when Miss Mary G. Vass q charming young
lady from Alabama, left the grand stand
and took command OF the Lomax RIFLES, o.
Mobile, and put them through the manual
| in excellent style.
Among the strangers in the city to-day
is Mr. Patton Of Richmond, prominent
member OF the Virginia Legislature. tie
seems 10 think that the condition OF the
democracy in his State is more favorable
than many other people from there DO. Ht
thinks that MIR. Barbour should conduct the
next campaign in the State, and should be
the next U. 5. Senator from there. MT
Patton will be q candidate for reelection
next fall.
Senator Sherman is at his. the Vice Presidents
room at the Senate every day, with messenger
outside to keep out everybody except those hi
wants to see lie is engaged in an extensive cor
respondencc, and IS generally supposed to be ar
ranging his plans for the effort he intends max
ing to obtain the republican nomination for tho
next Presidency.